Job Description

Tenure-track Faculty Positions in Observational Cosmology

Job Title:

11135

Job ID:

Department:

Department of Physics

Job Posting Details

The Department of Physics invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in Observational Cosmology.

An applicant must possess a PhD degree in physics or related field and demonstrate a strong track record of research in observational cosmology. Appointments at the rank of Associate Professor or above will also be considered for candidates with exceptional records of research excellence and academic leadership.  In addition to pursuing a vibrant research program an appointee will be expected to engage in effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The current faculty in the particle physics and cosmology group at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology include Professors Andrew Cohen, Tao Liu, Kam-Biu Luk, Kirill Prokofiev, Yi Wang and Yue Zhao. The department is expanding its effort in this area by hiring new faculty in theory and experiment. Further information about the Department can be found at https://physics.hkust.edu.hk/.

Starting salary will be highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including medical and dental benefits, annual leave and housing benefits will be provided where applicable. The initial appointment prior to tenure will normally be on three-year contract terms. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of a contract.

Application Procedure 

Applicants should submit their application including CV, cover letter, complete publication list, research statement, teaching statement, and at least three reference letters, via AcademicJobsOnline.Org at [https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29810]

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of 

inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.

Job Description

Tenure-track Faculty Positions in Observational Cosmology

Job Title:

11135

Job ID:

Department:

Department of Physics

Job Posting Details

The Department of Physics invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in Observational Cosmology.

An applicant must possess a PhD degree in physics or related field and demonstrate a strong track record of research in observational cosmology. Appointments at the rank of Associate Professor or above will also be considered for candidates with exceptional records of research excellence and academic leadership.  In addition to pursuing a vibrant research program an appointee will be expected to engage in effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The current faculty in the particle physics and cosmology group at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology include Professors Andrew Cohen, Tao Liu, Kam-Biu Luk, Kirill Prokofiev, Yi Wang and Yue Zhao. The department is expanding its effort in this area by hiring new faculty in theory and experiment. Further information about the Department can be found at https://physics.hkust.edu.hk/.

Starting salary will be highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including medical and dental benefits, annual leave and housing benefits will be provided where applicable. The initial appointment prior to tenure will normally be on three-year contract terms. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of a contract.

Application Procedure 

Applicants should submit their application including CV, cover letter, complete publication list, research statement, teaching statement, and at least three reference letters, via AcademicJobsOnline.Org at [https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29810]

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  Applicants should read the Personal Information Collection Statement before submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of 

inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.